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Premium Grade Dragon Well Tea From Zhejiang * Long Jing Tea

Original price $7.00 - Original price $195.00
Original price $7.00 - Original price $195.00
Original price
$7.00 - $195.00
$7.00 - $195.00
Current price $7.00

Our Dragon Well (Long Jing) Teas were picked in the early Spring before the Qing Ming holiday. They have been selected from trusted growers located on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The temperate, overcast and rainy winter climate of Hangzhou contributes to the tenderness and sweetness of the buds and leaves which are picked early in the Spring and are then expertly pan-fried in a wok which further brings out the tea's unique characteristics, with slight sweet and bitter subtleties and the distinguished 'roasted chestnut' aroma.

This grade of tea has smaller and more uniform leaves than our Fancy Grade of Long Jing. It also has a very pronounced 'chestnut' aroma and taste that coats the mouth with that distinct 'Dragon Well' flavor and is slightly less bitter than lower grades. The taste and aroma last through many infusions!

During the Qing Dynasty, the imperial Qing court considered Dragon Well to be the tea of choice for summer consumption while they favored Pu-erh tea during the winter. This is likely due to the soft, refreshing, and cooling taste that the tea provides.

The recommended way to brew Dragon Well tea is to use approximately 4 or 5 grams of tea for 250ml of water, in a glass cup or glass cha hai pitcher. Though some may prefer to slightly rinse the first infusion, the most common way is to NOT rinse the leaves. Use water that is about 80~90 degrees and infuse for 1 to 2 minutes before drinking. Once the water in the glass/pitcher reaches halfway, pour more hot water and fill to the top. This can be repeated several times, mostly retaining the original flavor of the tea. No filter is needed and many enjoy chewing on or eating the tender leaves.

Experiment with the amount of leaves, amount of water, and infusion times to reach your preferred strength of tea.

First Flush of Spring (March) Harvest

Grown on Da Fo Mountain in Xinchang County of Zhejiang at an altitude of 400 Meters

#43 Varietal

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